GERALDINE O’CONNELL
B.A LL.B F.D.R.P Family Law Registered Arbitraor
MANAGING SOLICITOR & DIRECTOR
- Geraldine O’Connell graduated from Melbourne University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts.
- Since that time she has also qualified as a Collaborative Law Practitioner, a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (F.D.R.P), Registered Arbitrator and a Mediator.
- Experienced family lawyer.
- Geraldine is also well qualified in Estate matters including Family Provision Claims.
- Before moving to East Gippsland in 2016, Geraldine was the Principal of her own firm in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs for 35 years, where she gained valuable experience in many areas of the Law including Commercial Law, Common Law and Equine Law.
- She has raised six children and has been involved in equestrian activities, theatre and most recently a keen member of the Bairnsdale Rowing Club.
Accreditations & Memberships:
1) Member of the Law Institute of Victoria
2) Member of the Resolution Institute
3) Member of the Australian Institute of Family Law Arbitrators and Mediators
PETER ENGEL
LL.B.
CONSULTANT
- Born and raised in Bairnsdale where his father had practised law since 1932,
- Peter obtained his Law Degree from ANU and commenced in partnership with his father in 1965.
- Peter has over the years, developed strong and important relationships with many clients in several areas of Law.
- Lately Peter has concentrated on Wills and Estate Planning, Property Law, Small Business issues and Elder Law- Aged Care Law.
- Peter has enjoyed his long career assisting the local community. He has been involved in Apex, Bairnsdale Racing Club, Bairnsdale Golf Club, Clifton Waters Village, President of 754 School Council, Ski Club of East Gippsland and East Gippsland Football Tribunal.
IRIS FISHER
ESTATES CLERK & ASSISTANT TO GERALDINE O’CONNELL
Ïris has a strong background in providing administrative assistance commencing her working career in an accounting office, transitioning to a number of legal firms as a paralegal. Iris is also experienced in Court transcribing and the building industry
We are delighted to have Iris as a valuable part of the Engels team and as Assistant to our Director Geraldine O’Connell.
BELINDA BURNETT
SENIOR CONVEYANCER
Belinda has been working in the legal sector for 20 years, predominately in conveyancing. She always had a passion for property and conveyancing as, as she says, not every two days are the same but always striving to deliver a satisfactory outcome to clients.
Outside of work, Belinda enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, who are the light of her life.
Belinda brings her strengths to the practice, her commitment to detail, her ability to relate confidently and compassionately to clients and her excellent knowledge and experience in conveyancing.